Gwybodaeth Modiwlau
Module Identifier
RD10810
Module Title
INTRODUCTION TO ANIMAL PRODUCTION SYSTEMS
Academic Year
2012/2013
Co-ordinator
Semester
Semester 2 (Taught over 2 semesters)
Mutually Exclusive
Other Staff
Course Delivery
| Delivery Type | Delivery length / details |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 1 x 1 hour lecture per week |
| Other | 4 x 3 hours practicals/farm visits |
| Lecture | 1 x 1 hour lecture per week |
| Other | 4 x 3 hours practicals/farm visits |
Assessment
| Assessment Type | Assessment length / details | Proportion |
|---|---|---|
| Semester Assessment | Assignment Outcomes 1, 2 | 40% |
| Semester Exam | 1.5 Hours Outcomes: 1, 2, 3, 4 | 60% |
| Supplementary Assessment | 1.5 Hours Examination 60%; Assignment 40% Students must take elements of assessment equivalent to those that led to failure of the module Outcomes 1-4 | 100% |
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module students should be able to:
1. Describe the important systems of production used in the beef, sheep, dairy, pig, broiler and egg production industries
2. Identify the main constraints on productivity for each of these systems
3. Compare the efficiency of different methods of production for each system
4. Discuss the application of scientific research to animal production
Brief description
This module provides an introduction to the major farm animal production systems (beef, sheep, dairy, pig, broiler and egg) and their design in the context of UK and world agriculture. Particular reference will be made to the economic, social and environmental constraints on production, and the importance of animal health and welfare. The scope for the application of scientific knowledge and research will be highlighted as a foundation for subsequent modules.
Content
1. For each of the main animal production systems (beef, sheep, dairy, pig, broiler and egg) an introduction to:
a. The different systems of production and their relative efficiencies, strengths and weaknesses
b. The current economic and legislative context of each system
c. Health and other constraints on production in each system
2. The application of research to animal production, including biotechnology
a. The different systems of production and their relative efficiencies, strengths and weaknesses
b. The current economic and legislative context of each system
c. Health and other constraints on production in each system
2. The application of research to animal production, including biotechnology
Module Skills
| Skills Type | Skills details |
|---|---|
| Application of Number | The assignment will have an element of number manipulation. This will be assessed in the assignment and feedback will be given. |
| Communication | Students will develop effective written communication skills in the examination and assignment, where these will be assessed. Feedback will be given in the assignment. |
| Improving own Learning and Performance | Outside the formal contact hours, students will be expected to research materials, manage time and meet deadlines for the assignment and exam. Students will be able to review and monitor their progress and plan for improvement of personal performance. Feedback will be given in the assignment. |
| Information Technology | Accessing the web for reliable information sources and using databases to find literature in preparation for the assignment and the exam. |
| Personal Development and Career planning | |
| Problem solving | The assignment will have an element of problem solving. This will be assessed in the assignment and feedback will be given there. |
| Research skills | The assignment and exam will require students to research topics beyond the depth and scope of the lecture material. Information from a variety of sources will be used. Research skills will be assessed in both the examination and assignment. Feedback will be given in the assignment. |
| Subject Specific Skills | Subject specific concepts relating to animal production will be developed and assessed in the exam and assignment. Feedback will be given in the assignment. |
| Team work |
Reading List
Allen, D Planned beef production and marketing Blackwell Scientific Primo search Blowey, R. W. (1999.) A veterinary book for dairy farmers /R. W. Blowey. 3rd ed. Farming Press Primo search Blowey, R. W. (2003.) Color atlas of diseases and disorders of cattle /Roger W. Blowey, A. David Weaver. 2nd ed. Mosby Primo search Blowey, R. W. (1995.) Mastitis control in dairy herds :illustrated and practical guide /Roger Blowey. Farming Press Primo search Cordell, K Practical sheep keeping Carwood Primo search Croston, D and Pollott, G Planned sheep production Blackwell Scientific Primo search Edmondson, Peter (2001) The veterinary guide to mastitis./by Peter Edmondson and Roger Blowey. Intervet Primo search Hulsen, Jan. (2005.) A practical guide for dairy farm management /Han Hulsen Roodbont Publishers Primo search Hulsen, Jan. (2006.) From calf to heifer :a practical guide to rearing young stock /Jan Hulsen, Berrie Klein Swormink Roodbont Publishers Primo search Hulsen, Jan. (2006.) Hooves :a practical guide to hoof health /Jan Hulsen Roodbont Publishers Primo search Hulsen, Jan. (2006.) Pig signals :look, think and act. /Jan Hulsen. Roodbont Publishers Primo search McConnell, Primrose. (2003.) Primrose McConnell's The agricultural notebook. 20th ed. Blackwell Science Primo search Phillips, C J C Principles of cattle production CABI Publishing Primo search Sainsbury, David. (2000 (2004 prin) Poultry health and management :chickens, turkeys, ducks, geese and quail /David Sainsbury. 4th ed. Blackwell Science Primo search Webster, A J F Understanding the dairy cow Blackwell Scientific Publishing Professional Books Primo search (2002.) Animal nutrition /by P. McDonald ... [et al.]. 6th ed. Pearson Education Limited Primo search
Notes
This module is at CQFW Level 4